Written in the Stars

By Tvdfanpam

Chapter 16

New Apartment

Christian and Taylor had driven the Audi R8 to Vancouver for Ana's graduation earlier that morning. Taylor and Sawyer were going to wait for the movers and follow them in Ana's new car back to Seattle. Ana and Kate had a tearful good bye and made plans to meet up in Seattle after they both got settled into their new apartments. Christian helped Ana into the low slung car and he got in the driver's seat and they were off to Seattle.

He had some classical music playing on Sirius Radio and as soon as Ana had her seatbelt on, she was asleep. The anxiety of graduation, her mom's surprise and the speech and getting engaged took a toll on her. She needed to rest and recover from the whirlwind day. Christian got in his driving groove, he loved to drive his sports car and didn't always get to with his crazy work schedule.

Nearly three hours later he caressed Ana's cheek as they pulled into the reserved parking spot for the penthouse. She grabbed his hand and kissed it. "Thank you for letting me sleep. I was a wreck." He leaned over and kissed her on the lips.

"Are you sorry you said yes?" He said. She grabbed him by the neck and kissed him rather passionately.

"Not at all. I love you. I can't wait to be your wife. Being with you is as easy as breathing. You are my everything." She had tears in her eyes. "Are you sorry you asked?"

"Not one bit. You make me so happy Ana. We could elope if you want. We could tell our families to meet us in Vegas or somewhere else and just have a simple ceremony. What do you think about that?" They both jumped when Taylor knocked on the window. Christian pushed the button to let the window down. "Yes?" He asked.

"The moving van is here, out front. Sawyer is supervising the move to Miss Steele's apartment."

Ana clapped. "I am so excited! I've never had my own place before." Christian's face fell. That probably meant she didn't want to elope. She jumped out of the car refreshed from her long nap. They went to the elevator and went up to the 14th floor where Ana's apartment was located. Kate and Ana's apartment was mostly furnished so Ana just had her clothes and books and kitchen items. Her new apartment was mostly furnished as well.

She had signed a six months' lease and was able to have a little bit knocked off the price since she paid for the full six months plus cleaning deposit. Her frugal dad had been saving the proceeds of his second job and gave her a $25,000.00 check for graduating with honors. It was supposed to be for a car but Christian already bought her one.

Unbeknownst to Ana, Christian had hired a decorator for Ana's new place. It was small, 750 square feet but had a very well thought out floor plan. The entire apartment had soft lilac walls and accents for a very feminine but modern feel. There was one bedroom, a small living room and an eat-in kitchen with a veranda off the kitchen like a screened porch or a sunroom. It had a build in bench across the back wall. That was what sold the apartment for Ana. A sunny place to read and drink coffee or have breakfast. It was just right for one person. She was in love with it!

She got excited showing Christian the closets with the custom shelving, not knowing he had those installed just for her. She had looked at three different apartments when she visited him a while back and couldn't really remember all the features; which was good for Christian since he snuck in as many extras as he could get away with. He wanted his girl to have a beautiful apartment and he paid top dollar to achieve the perfect look for her.

"Baby, let's go up to my apartment and change. I think you still have some clothes up there." He was ready to take his fiancé to dinner. "We have reservations for 7:30 pm at Canlis to celebrate your graduation."

"Okay, I need a break from unpacking anyway." They went up to shower and change and were back in the Audi R8 not an hour later. They pulled up to the restaurant and the valet held the door for Ana. She looked beautiful in her short black dress with silver sparkle accents. Christian matched her in a black Armani suit and crisp white shirt and silver tie. They held hands as they walked in the restaurant together.

The restaurant manager was waiting for them and escorted them to a private dining room. "Surprise!" The Grey family and the Kavanagh family and Ray Steele were all waiting for them. It was an impromptu engagement party. They had champagne and between Elliott Grey and Ethan Kavanagh Ana blushed all night. As soon as one bottle of champagne was drunk, another one was opened and someone was always making a toast to the happy couple.

"Thank you all so much." Ana said standing beside Christian as everyone was leaving the party. "Mr. and Mrs. Kavanagh, thank you for postponing your vacation to come to my engagement party." Ana hugged them both then Ethan then Kate.

"Annie, I am going back to my hotel now. I'll see you tomorrow. I want to stop by to see your new apartment before I head back home." Ray Steel held his daughter close. "Congratulations honey. I am so proud of you." His eyes misted over as he kissed the side of her head. "Good night."

"Good night daddy. I love you too!" Ana said then they left the restaurant. "Is it always going to be like this?" Ana asked. They were driving back to Escala in the dark.

"Like what?" Christian asked. He took her hand and kissed her ring. "Like the best day ever?" She nodded with happy tears in her eyes.

A/N: You can see Ana's apartment on Pinterest. Check it out, it's a dream. I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend. I won't update again until probably Tuesday.